MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS BIOFLO DIALYSIS CATHETER; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Catalog Number	10302820
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that the device is available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
An angiodynamics territory manager reported an issue with a bioflo chronic dialysis catheter 15.5f 32cm dual valve sheath vascpak kit.The catheter broke where "the tubing meets the end part {extension leg}." this is, reportedly, the second catheter to be replaced for this patient.The patient did not experience any adverse effects, harm, or require medical intervention as a result of this incident.It was indicated the reported device is available for return to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Returned for evaluation was one {1} bioflo dialysis catheter.A hole was observed in the venuos extension tube adjacent to the flat section of the hub, i.E.90° from the parting line.There are no visible indications that the failure is related to either the manufacturing process or associated tooling.The customer's complaint description is confirmed.A definitive root cause for the reported complaint description cannot be determined, however, the most likely root cause for this failure is over torqueing of the hub to extension tubing junction during cleaning/use of the device.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.Labeling review: the following is provided as a reference from the dfu for this product: warnings: in the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any component during insertion or use, take all necessary steps and precautions to prevent blood loss or air embolism and remove catheter.Use of excessive pull force on the catheter may cause the suture wing to detach from the bifurcate.Do not use acetone on any part of the catheter tubing.Exposure to this agent may cause catheter damage.Do not use sharp instruments near the extension tubing or catheter lumen.Do not use scissors to remove dressing.Catheter will be damaged if clamps other than what is provided with this kit are used.Clamping of the tubing repeatedly in the same location may weaken tubing.Avoid clamping near the luers and hub of the catheter.Examine catheter lumen and extensions before and after each treatment for damage.Repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes, and caps will reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.If luer lock connectors are cleansed with a cleansing solution, allow the solution to dry fully before applying catheter end caps.Tape end caps between treatments to safeguard them against accidental removal.Note: endexo technology is intended to reduce catheter-related thrombus, and is not intended to treat or eliminate existing thrombus.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: BIOFLO DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, ny 12801 NY 12801
• MDR Report Key: 11648311
• Report Number: 1317056-2021-00080
• Device Sequence Number: 3367406
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965103028201
• UDI-Public: H965103028201
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131260
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,foreign
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 10302820
• Device Lot Number: 5483427
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/12/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1